The Palais -
originally known as the "Levenshulme Grand Danse Palais" led a varied
life in its location next to Crowcroft Park and beside Stockport Road.
As its name suggests, it started out as a dance hall. It later
metamorphosed into a roller skating arena, a British Legion branch and
then finally a Mosque. (photograph above donated by Les Cotton)

The building
was damaged by fire in 2000 and demolished soon after. Peter Emmerson
took the pictures opposite showing the demolition of the building.
Peter reported, "The "Levenshulme Grand Danse Palais" (as the 1935
Ordnance Survey map described it) which is still being demolished after
the fire. They are proceeding quite slowly as the bricks are being
salvaged and pvc wrapped on pallets."